ANOTHER member of a violent gang has been banned from a Tyneside community for his part in a mass street fight.

Terry Pomfrey was among 16 people involved in the battle in Churchill Street, Howdon, in April last year.

Weapons such as machetes and swords were used as two rival groups clashed, bringing fear to the neighbourhood.

Earlier this year, the offenders were locked up for their part in the brawl.

Now North Tyneside Council plans to obtain anti-social behaviour injunctions banning the thugs from Howdon and Willington.

Last week an order was granted against Jordan Hammond, 19, prohibiting him from entering the area. This followed his conviction for violent disorder and a 20-month prison sentence.

And yesterday, Pomfrey appeared at North Shields County Court where he accepted the banning injunction.

In February, the 20-year-old, of Barton Close, Battle Hill, was jailed for 18 months for his role in the clash.

He was described as a foot soldier during the incident. He thought he was simply going out for a few drinks with pals that night. A judge accepted he may have been influenced by older members of the gang.

Yesterday prosecutor Peter Rowbottom said: “We are applying for an injunction on the basis of Mr Pomfrey’s behaviour, particularly in that incident outside the Rosehill Tavern, which led to his conviction before the crown court.”

As well as Howdon and Willington, he also asked for Pomfrey to be banned from the majority of Battle Hill and Hadrian Park because of previous drink-related incidents dating back to 2008.

His record included criminal damage, being drunk and disorderly, and possession of cannabis.

In one incident, in November 2009, he was arrested for assault occasioning actual bodily harm. After drinking all night, Pomfrey had walked into the Jolly Bowman pub, in Battle Hill, produced a cricket bat and hit a member of staff over the head. He received a suspended prison sentence for the offence.

Lynne McGonnell, representing Pomfrey, said: “The injunction is agreed. He is trying to get his life back on track. He accepts that the further away he is from these areas, the better. He’s attending his probation appointments regularly.”